| | Program of Studies | | Semester 1 | | GSCI | ST206 | Applied Science 1 | 3.00 | | MOTP | ST208 | Fuel Applications 1 | 6.00 | | STEN | ST207 | Power Engineering 1 | 6.00 | | STEN | ST211 | Control Systems 1 | 6.00 | | Semester 2 | | ELEC | UP217 | Electrical/Controls | 6.00 | | HRAP | ST210 | Heating Sys, Refrig. & Gas Compression 1 | 2.00 | | HRAP | UY212 | H.R.A.C. 2 | 4.00 | | STEN | UP214 | Fuel Applications 2 (Oil) | 6.00 | | WAST | UY214 | Industrial Waste Water | 3.00 | | Semester XX | | WORK | UY300 | Work Experience Training (USO) | 40.00 | Ontario College Certificate (486)
STARRT Institute, Stoney Creek, One year
Start date: September, February | Highlights - Learn the operations and service of diverse equipment related to heating and cooling plants
- Explore the techniques in operating steam/hot water boilers, gas/oil burners, air conditioning and refrigeration, turbines and generators
- Laboratory practice and work experience are components of the program
- Graduates receive a Mohawk Utilities Systems Operator Certificate
- The program prepares participants for testing and certification by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority as an Oil Burner Technician 3 and a Gas Technician 3 and the eligibility to write four Water Operator in Training Certification Examinations through the Ministry of Environment and Energy. These include Waste Water, Water Collection, Water Treatment and Water Distribution
- Optional training includes forklift and fluorocarbon refrigerant, ozone depletion training and certification
- Prospective students and employers should check with the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (www.tssa.org) for details regarding certification
- The September intake has two six-week work terms, one in winter and one in summer
- The February intake provides for three consecutive summer months of experiential training
- Students of the February program have the option to consider Advanced Fuel training in the second and third semester of the Gas and Oil Burner Technician II program. These details will be provided at the time of the utilities in-class instruction
Top of Page Career Opportunities Industries of Employment: - Hospitals
- Shopping Complexes
- Heavy Industry and Physical Plant settings
Occupational Categories: - HVACR Technicians
- Water/Waste Water Operators
- Operators of Facilities/Utilities
- Oil Burner Technicians
- Gas Burner Technicians
Admission Requirements - OSSD or equivalent (GED, College and Career Preparation) including:
- Grade 12 English, general, advanced, C or U
- Senior Mathematics is advised
- Mature applicants are considered individually
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